Alyssum Carpet of Snow

Lobularia maritima

£0.99
Supplied as Approx 3500 Seeds
CODE SE005
Approx 3500 Seeds
Dispatched within 3 days*
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Excellent for cut flowers
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Fragrant
  • Summer flowering time
  • Green foliage colour
  • White flowering Colour

Sowing and harvesting time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

Product Description

Alyssum Carpet of Snow is a low-growing, wide spreading, fragrant annual that is, as you can imagine, a perfect choice for using as ground cover. Have some areas that are prone to weeds? This plant has got you covered. Their compact 10cm height and tiny white flowers makes for an interesting display in the garden and a delight to behold each summer day. Sow indoors from February to March, or sow directly outdoors from April to May once all threat of frost has passed.

 

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within three working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Plant Size

Mature Height 10 cm
Mature Spread 25 cm
Plant Spacing 20 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Plant seeds 1/8 inch
Soil Type Well drained soil

Growing at a glance…

For an early display, sow seeds undercover or indoors around 3-6 weeks before last frost and transplant to trays when they're around 5-10cm tall. Move outdoors once all threat of frost has passed. Space seedlings about 15-20cm inches apart. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong their display. Although an annual, Alyssum Carpet of Snow will often reseed itself. Can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

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